SAMPLE LOCATION AGREEMENT While this contract could be used for actual business purposes, it may not suit

your situation and the laws of your state. We encourage you to seek legal advice. In this agreement the person or other entity granting the rights in the location release is called the Grantor. Not all of these clauses may be necessary for your particular project. However, you should discuss all of the provisions and then tailor this agreement so it reflects the understanding of both parties. If you have formed an LLC or some other business entity in order to make your film, then the business should be listed as the filmmaker. This agreement contains two parts: a cover sheet addressing basic terms and a contractual attachment, known as a rider. We begin with an explanation of the terms in the rider (set off in boxes) and follow with the entire agreement. CONTRACTUAL ATTACHMENT (RIDER) Commentary and Explanations for First-Time Users
In this introductory section, the parties agree that this contract alone governs the agreement. Not all of these clauses may be necessary for your particular project. However, you should discuss all of the provisions and then tailor this agreement so it reflects the understanding of both parties.

The real and personal property located at ________________________________ (the Property) is the subject of this agreement. Filmmaker shall have access to the Property for preparing, rehearsing, filming and recording of scenes and sounds for the motion picture currently titled ________________________ (the Film). Filmmaker and Grantor agree that the following provisions are incorporated into the contract to which it is attached and made a part thereof, said contract being signed and dated __________________, 20____. The parties agree that the terms of this attachment prevail over the terms of any other document relating to and a part of the contract in which this attachment is incorporated.
SCHEDULE This clause is structured to give you a lot of flexibility. Enter the date and time you anticipate first needing access and the date you anticipating finished. Be sure to request extra time for load-in and load out, which always takes longer than anticipated. Note that you will be required to give 24 hours notice of cancellation, unless you delete the last sentence.

1. SCHEDULE: Commencing on or about ____________________ 20___ at ______a.m./p.m., Filmmaker shall have access to Property as is reasonably necessary, and such premises use may continue from day to day, Saturdays, Sunday, and holidays included, and from time to time, until the proposed scenes and work are completed. It is estimated that it will require about ________ day(s) to complete its principle use of said premises. The anticipated end date is ____________, 20_____. If because of illness of actors, director or other essential artists and crew, weather conditions, defective film or equipment or any other occurrence beyond Filmmakers control, Filmmaker is unable to start work on the date designated above and/or work in progress is interrupted during use of the property by Filmmaker, then Filmmaker shall have the right to use the Property at a later date to be mutually agreed upon and/or to extend the period set forth above, and any such use shall be included in the
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compensation paid pursuant to Paragraph 4. This agreement shall not require Filmmaker to utilize the Property in production of the Film nor to include Property in any version of Film which is shown or released to the public. Filmmaker may at any time elect not to use the Property by giving Grantor 24 hours notice of such election, in which case neither party shall have any obligation hereunder.
GRANT OF ACCESS This says that you and your film crew have access to just about everything on the property.

2. GRANT OF ACCESS: Filmmaker shall have access to the grounds, buildings, fixtures, and other personal property, power outlets, utilities, and driveways. Said permission shall include the right of Filmmaker and Filmmakers personnel or contractors to bring in camera(s) and lighting equipment, personal effects, props, catering, refreshments, audio visual tools as needed and to recover same from premises upon completion of work.
MODIFICATION OF PROPERTY If you want to change some physical aspect about the property like trimming trees, digging a hole, removing a fence or unhinging a door you have to ask the property Grantor first. If you damage the property in any way, without getting permission first, you pay for it. In other words, leave the property like you found it. You wont be responsible for normal wear and tear, or anything that happens before you actually start using the property.

3. MODIFICATION OF PROPERTY: Filmmaker agrees to seek permission from Grantor before any making modifications or alterations to the Property. Filmmaker shall be responsible for any loss or damage to the Property resulting from Filmmakers exercise of rights under this agreement. Filmmaker shall return the Property to Grantor in the same condition it was in before access was granted. However, Filmmaker shall not be responsible for any ordinary wear and tear associated with the exercise of rights under this agreement nor for any damage that occurs before Filmmaker begins to use the Property.
PAYMENT If you are paying, make sure you enter in whether it is a (1) per day use or (2) flat fee for the whole filming period. If you are not paying, make sure you say so and enter $0. If you are promising some other kind of compensation, aside from money or screen credit, put it in writing.

4. PAYMENT: Grantor and Filmmaker hereby agree that the Filmmaker shall pay $ ________. All charges are payable on completion of all work completed, unless specifically agreed to the contrary. No other payment of any kind will be due and payable by Filmmaker to Grantor for use of the Property or distribution of the film.
CREDIT Decide in advance what the credit will read. You may want to use something like Filmed on location at 12. CREDIT: Filmmaker agrees to use the following credit line _______________. __________ with the permission of ______________________________________, if the recordings made under this Agreement are incorporated in the Film.

5. CREDIT: Provided that a substantial portion of footage is incorporated in the Film, credit for use of Property shall read: ___________________________. No inadvertent failure by Filmmaker to comply with the credit line set forth above nor any failure by third parties to so comply, shall constitute a breach of this agreement.
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RIGHTS TO RECORDING This gives you the full copyright ownership and exclusive rights in all the images and sounds you film on the property. You can use the recordings anywhere in the world, in whatever medium you want.

6. RIGHTS TO RECORDING: Filmmaker shall have the exclusive, global rights to any and all images and sounds recorded on the Property, for use in making, distributing, or exhibiting Film. These rights include, without limitation, copyrights, promotional, assignment, and license rights as to any portion of the still pictures, motion pictures, videotapes, photographs and or sounds recorded on the Property (together with all rights of extension or renewal), in any and all media, whether currently existing or not. Filmmaker has these rights regardless of whether these recordings are incorporated into the Film. In no event shall Grantor have the right to enjoin the development, production, distribution or exploitation of the Film.
PORTRAYAL This means you can shoot however you want you dont have to show the property in a good, bad, mediocre, realistic, or any other light. That is, unless you agree to do so.

7. PORTRAYAL: Grantor hereby acknowledges that, unless otherwise specified in this agreement, Filmmaker is not required or expected to depict the Property in any particular fashion in the Film.
GRANTORS RELEASE This says that the property Grantor gives up his or her right to sue you or whoever else ends up owning the film, later on, if it so happens that you show the Grantor in a false light in some way, or invade his privacy, or publicity. This is an important its a release from liability.

8. GRANTORS RELEASE: Grantor hereby releases any and all present and future claims for libel, defamation, or invasion of privacy or publicity that Grantor may have against Filmmaker or Filmmakers successors, assignees, employees, and agents resulting from the Film or the exercise of any right associated with this agreement.
FILMMAKERS RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION The Grantor will almost certainly want this provision in the contract because it says you are responsible for taking care of your equipment and those people working on your film. If someone falls down the stairs, or an old tree falls on your camera you will be responsible for the damage done, not the property Grantor; thats what indemnity is.

9. FILMMAKERS RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION: Filmmaker hereby releases any and all claims against Grantor arising from injury to Filmmakers personnel or equipment on the Property. Filmmaker hereby indemnifies Grantor against the claims of third parties for injuries arising from Filmmakers exercise of rights under this Agreement. This section shall not apply in the case of breach by Grantor of this agreement.
INSURANCE If you dont have insurance (of course, we recommend getting insurance), delete this provision.

10. INSURANCE: The Filmmaker will procure and maintain, during the term of the location agreement, comprehensive general liability insurance with a combined single limit of at least $__ million for personal injury or property damage, naming Grantor as an additional insured, and will, on request, provide Grantor with a certificate of said insurance.
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AUTHORITY This is a crucial provision because the person signing the agreement must have the authority to do so. It also says that you have to have all the necessary permits.

11. AUTHORITY: The undersigned Grantor has the power to execute this agreement and grant the rights and permissions listed below. Filmmaker and Grantor certify and warrant that they have, individually or collectively, secured any and all permits required by state or local governments and that no other person or entity is required to consent or give permission in order to effectuate the purposes of this agreement.
ASSIGNMENT, ENTIRETY OF AGREEMENT Under this agreement, the collaborators must agree in writing if one collaborator wants to sell or give another person his/her rights. Also, any changes in this agreement must be agreed to by all of the collaborators. Remember to insert the name of your state. If you live in Missouri or Southwestern Illinois, we encourage you to include our mediation clause.

12. ASSIGNMENT, ENTIRETY OF AGREEMENT, GOVERNING, JURISDICTION, AND MEDIATION. This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties. No modification shall be enforceable except in writing and signed by both parties hereto. This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state of ________________. In the event any dispute arising under this agreement results in litigation, arbitration, or mediation, such action or proceeding shall be brought within the state or federal courts of _________________. Mediation of any dispute arising from this agreement shall be conducted in accordance with the rules of the Arts Resolution Services, a program of the St. Louis Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts.
SEVERABILITY This says that even if one clause in this contract is invalid, the rest of the contract is still enforceable.

13. SEVERABILITY: If any provision of this agreement or the application thereof is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this agreement that can be given effect without the invalid provisions or application, and to this end, the provisions of this agreement are declared severable.

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SAMPLE LOCATION AGREEMENT THIS FILMING LOCATION AGREEMENT entered into between undersigned _________________________ __________________, as the filmmaker or production company shooting the film, stills, audio and video (Filmmaker), and undersigned ______________________________, as owner of premises or other person authorized to consent to use of the premises (Grantor), is entered into this ________________ day of _________________________, 20_____. BASIC TERMS Grantor:__________________________________________________________ Contact Person:____________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________ City: __________________________ State: ___________ Zip:______________ Telephone: _______________________________________________________ E-mail Address: ___________________________________________________ Location of Property: ________________________________________________ Contemplated Starting Date: __________________________________________ Contemplated Ending Date: __________________________________________ Fee for Use (if applicable): _________________________________ Tentative Title of Film:______________________________________________ Filmmaker:_______________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________ City: __________________________ State: ___________ Zip:______________ Telephone: _______________________________________________________ E-mail Address: ___________________________________________________ Producer:_________________________________________________________ The Contractual Provisions are attached and incorporated herein. Both parties must sign and return the attached provisions, which are an integral element of this agreement. AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED:
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Signature:___________________________ Signature:___________________________ Printed Name:_______________________ Printed Name:_______________________ Date:________________________ Date:_______________________

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CONTRACTUAL ATTACHMENT (RIDER) The real and personal property located at ________________________________ (the Property) is the subject of this agreement. Filmmaker shall have access to the Property for preparing, rehearsing, filming and recording of scenes and sounds for the motion picture currently titled ________________________ (the Film). Filmmaker and Grantor agree that the following provisions are incorporated into the contract to which it is attached and made a part thereof, said contract being signed and dated __________________, 20____. The parties agree that the terms of this attachment prevail over the terms of any other document relating to and a part of the contract in which this attachment is incorporated. 1. SCHEDULE: Commencing on or about ____________________ 20___ at ______a.m./p.m., Filmmaker shall have access to Property as is reasonably necessary, and such premises use may continue from day to day, Saturdays, Sunday, and holidays included, and from time to time, until the proposed scenes and work are completed. It is estimated that it will require about ________ day(s) to complete its principle use of said premises. The anticipated end date is ____________, 20_____. If because of illness of actors, director or other essential artists and crew, weather conditions, defective film or equipment or any other occurrence beyond Filmmakers control, Filmmaker is unable to start work on the date designated above and/or work in progress is interrupted during use of the property by Filmmaker, then Filmmaker shall have the right to use the Property at a later date to be mutually agreed upon and/or to extend the period set forth above, and any such use shall be included in the compensation paid pursuant to Paragraph 4. This agreement shall not require Filmmaker to utilize the Property in production of the Film nor to include Property in any version of Film which is shown or released to the public. Filmmaker may at any time elect not to use the Property by giving Grantor 24 hours notice of such election, in which case neither party shall have any obligation hereunder. 2. GRANT OF ACCESS: Filmmaker shall have access to the grounds, buildings, fixtures, and other personal property, power outlets, utilities, and driveways. Said permission shall include the right of Filmmaker and Filmmakers personnel or contractors to bring in camera(s) and lighting equipment, personal effects, props, catering, refreshments, audio visual tools as needed and to recover same from premises upon completion of work. 3. MODIFICATION OF PROPERTY: Filmmaker agrees to seek permission from Grantor before any making modifications or alterations to the Property. Filmmaker shall be responsible for any loss or damage to the Property resulting from Filmmakers exercise of rights under this agreement. Filmmaker shall return the Property to Grantor in the same condition it was in before access was granted. However, Filmmaker shall not be responsible for any ordinary wear and tear associated with the exercise of rights under this agreement nor for any damage that occurs before Filmmaker begins to use the Property. 4. PAYMENT: Grantor and Filmmaker hereby agree that the Filmmaker shall pay $ ________. All charges are payable on completion of all work completed, unless specifically agreed to the contrary. No other payment of any kind will be due and payable by Filmmaker to Grantor for use of the Property or distribution of the film.

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12. CREDIT: Filmmaker agrees to use the following credit line ______________________________________, if the recordings made under this Agreement are incorporated in the Film.

5. CREDIT: Provided that a substantial portion of footage is incorporated in the Film, credit for use of Property shall read: ___________________________. No inadvertent failure by Filmmaker to comply with the credit line set forth above nor any failure by third parties to so comply, shall constitute a breach of this agreement. 6. RIGHTS TO RECORDING: Filmmaker shall have the exclusive, global rights to any and all images and sounds recorded on the Property, for use in making, distributing, or exhibiting Film. These rights include, without limitation, copyrights, promotional, assignment, and license rights as to any portion of the still pictures, motion pictures, videotapes, photographs and or sounds recorded on the Property (together with all rights of extension or renewal), in any and all media, whether currently existing or not. Filmmaker has these rights regardless of whether these recordings are incorporated into the Film. In no event shall Grantor have the right to enjoin the development, production, distribution or exploitation of the Film. 7. PORTRAYAL: Grantor hereby acknowledges that, unless otherwise specified in this agreement, Filmmaker is not required or expected to depict the Property in any particular fashion in the Film. 8. GRANTORS RELEASE: Grantor hereby releases any and all present and future claims for libel, defamation, or invasion of privacy or publicity that Grantor may have against Filmmaker or Filmmakers successors, assignees, employees, and agents resulting from the Film or the exercise of any right associated with this agreement. 9. FILMMAKERS RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION: Filmmaker hereby releases any and all claims against Grantor arising from injury to Filmmakers personnel or equipment on the Property. Filmmaker hereby indemnifies Grantor against the claims of third parties for injuries arising from Filmmakers exercise of rights under this Agreement. This section shall not apply in the case of breach by Grantor of this agreement. 10. INSURANCE: The Filmmaker will procure and maintain, during the term of the location agreement, comprehensive general liability insurance with a combined single limit of at least $__ million for personal injury or property damage, naming Grantor as an additional insured, and will, on request, provide Grantor with a certificate of said insurance. 11. AUTHORITY: The undersigned Grantor has the power to execute this agreement and grant the rights and permissions listed below. Filmmaker and Grantor certify and warrant that they have, individually or collectively, secured any and all permits required by state or local governments and that no other person or entity is required to consent or give permission in order to effectuate the purposes of this agreement. 12. ASSIGNMENT, ENTIRETY OF AGREEMENT, GOVERNING, JURISDICTION, AND MEDIATION. This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties. No modification shall be enforceable except in writing and signed by both parties hereto. This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state of ________________. In the event any dispute arising under this agreement results in litigation, arbitration, or mediation, such action or proceeding shall be brought
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within the state or federal courts of _________________. Mediation of any dispute arising from this agreement shall be conducted in accordance with the rules of the Arts Resolution Services, a program of the St. Louis Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts. 13. SEVERABILITY: If any provision of this agreement or the application thereof is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this agreement that can be given effect without the invalid provisions or application, and to this end, the provisions of this agreement are declared severable. Signature:___________________________ Signature:___________________________ Printed Name:_______________________ Printed Name:_______________________ Date:________________________ Date:_______________________

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